SLR are looking to recruit a Graduate Finance Assistant to support the department in various financial tasks. Based in our Bristol office this role would be ideal for someone looking for their first step into a finance career.
The role
From day one, you'll get stuck into real finance work - building up your technical skills while contributing to the success of a growing business and with genuine opportunities to grow your career. Responsibilities will include:
- Posting cash receipts and updating the cashbook on daily basis
- Updating the bank reconciliations and liaising with the finance team to resolve unreconciled transactions
- Assist Accounts payable and Staff expense team
- Providing assistance and information to the Finance team and wider business
About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
About you
You don't need accounting experience - just strong numeracy, ambition, and the drive to learn.
We are seeking someone who has the potential to excel in meticulous transaction reconciliation, with a keenness for continuous learning and skill development. You will have recently graduated in a relevant degree such as Accounting, Business, Economics, Maths, or another numerate discipline
You will also have:
- Understanding of financial systems and processes
- Strong numerical and analytical skills and accuracy in data entry
- Proficiency in MS Excel – VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
If this sounds like a good opportunity for you please do not hesitate in making an application. Although not compulsory we expect the role to attract a lot of interest so please consider uploading a cover letter to support your application.
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
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